Train Fares from New York to Boston in the Early 1900s

In the early 1900s, one-way fares between New York and Boston varied by class and season:

• First Class: $4 – $6
• Second Class: $2 – $4

Round-trip tickets were typically discounted ~10% versus two one-way fares.

Peak Season Surcharges

During summer (June–August) and holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter), prices could increase by up to 50%.